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Authentic Cajun food done right. Craft beer. Nice outside patio by a river. This place could be so much more. They only a third of their property and they don't do a Crawfish boil?! I've been coming here for years and always leave happy.

My son couldn't wait to take us here for lunch, as it has become one of his favorite local places to eat. He and my husband loaded up on cajun food and loved it all. Me, not being nearly as adventurous when it comes to spicy food, stuck to a good ol' hamburger and fries. We sat outside on the...
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Passed by many times & finally got to go. Tried Mon nite, but they're closed Mon & Tues. Had quick & friendly service soon as I walked in. Nice casual look, several rooms, some inside, some overlooking bayou.
Had tasty creole roasted pulled pork w/red beans & rice, watch out for the spicy sauce on the side, lol. Then had...
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We have been here many times, the food is always good and real Cajun, but the service seems to have disappeared. This is the third time since our May 2016 review (Rated it 5 then) that we have been here. The first two times it took a long time to get served and the waiter on both occasions would leave...
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I'm not sure what other reviewers were complaining about, but it's a bar so the food is gonna be greasy, common sense🙄 No it's not Louisiana but it's darn close. The spice? Great! I had alligator tails and dirty rice and it was delish! Beer selection? Vast! Had a waitress who let us sample beers. 🍻

... If you've been to NOLA this is a place that might even disappoint. Cajun Cafe was a bit of a let down in the food, atmosphere and service. There were 2 large parties taking place and the outside areas were closed and it seemed there wasn't enough staff; being that our server had not only our section but was...
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We love going there for an evening of dining on the rivers edge gives you the feeling of being there. The food is and has aways beed good and made the way you lije it. BUT TELL THEM it might be too spicy hot for you if you don't like or can take hot spicy food. AND the bread pudding...
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Opened in 1996 by Joe Thibodaux from Thibodaux Louisiana and taken over by his daughter and son in law in 2003, serving authentic Louisiana cuisine and craft beer, we have boiled crawfish when in season and we make all our food from scratch.

Restaurant Menu

Main Menu

Cafe Starters And Sides

US$ 9.00

Crawfish Cornbread

a hearty piece of cornbread, big enough to share and loaded with crawfish tails, cheddar cheese, corn, onions and jalapenos. it’ll make you shout “aaieeeee!”

boudin balls are made with the traditional boudin filling of pork, pork liver, onions, special seasonings and rice, then rolled in a cracker meal coating. we then dunk them in craft ale and give them a light dusting of our seasoned-flour blend before deep-frying. six boudin balls served with rémoulade sauce

Cajun Classics

the bowl works as a light meal or hearty appetizer. the cup works as an appetizer or side

CupUS$ 6.00

BowlUS$ 9.00

Red Beans & Rice

our version is thick and meaty, with andouille sausage, cajun smoked sausage & tasso. note: this hearty, meaty meal is not vegetarian

a mildly-spiced and hearty roux-based soup dish made with chicken & andouille sausage and served with white rice

CupUS$ 6.00

BowlUS$ 9.00

Dirty Rice

a traditional cajun dish made from white rice and small pieces of meat. our version is roux-based and uses ground beef in place of the more traditional chicken livers or giblets

Bayou Baskets

baskets of cajun fried deliciousness! your choice, hand-dipped in craft ale, then lightly dusted with our spicy seasoned-flour blend just before deep-frying. this adds a few minutes to the preparation time, but we think it’s worth the wait. most are served with either remoulade or cajun cafe's popcorn sauce, a sweet & spicy dipping sauce, created to go with our cajun popcorn

roast beef and fried shrimp are the two most popular po'boy fillings in new oleans, but almost anything can be put inside a fresh french po'boy loaf and taste good. choose one filling from the following: traditional new orleans roast beef (dressed with savoy cabbage), shrimp, crawfish, gator, catfish, soft-shell crab, oyster, boudin balls, or creole roasted pork

Our Specialties

US$ 5.00

Shrimp EtouffeeUS$ 16.00

Chicken EtouffeeUS$ 13.00

Crawfish Etouffee

our signature dish and a cajun classic. in french, étouffée means smothered. crawfish tails are smothered in a buttery, roux-based tomato gravy. mildly spiced and suitable for most palates. served with white rice and french bread. substitute dirty rice for an additional charge of:

US$ 9.00

Mama Lynn's Supper

a simple meal of cajun café’s étouffée sauce over white rice, served with a side of fried okra, french fries or fried veggies. suitable for vegetarians

US$ 5.00

Chicken Sauce PiquantUS$ 13.00

Alligator Sauce Piquant

alligator in a very hot & spicy roux-based classic cajun sauce. served with white rice and french bread. substitute dirty rice for an additional charge of:

US$ 16.00

Catfish Court Boullion

very hot & spicy. in french cooking, court bouillon is a vegetable broth used for poaching fish. in louisiana it has been transformed into a rich and satisfying spicy stew. our version features a blackened filet of catfish smothered in a white-wine-based sauce made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, celery, garlic & brimming with cajun spices. served with white rice and french

US$ 16.00

Gator CreoleUS$ 16.00

Chicken CreoleUS$ 13.00

Shrimp Creole

our creole sauce is spicy, hot and full of flavor. made primarily with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic and wine; unlike most other sauces in cajun and creole cooking, it is not thickened with roux. served with white rice and french bread

US$ 17.00

Catfish T-red

after slicing a catfish filet into strips, we hand-batter and deep-fry it, then place it on a bed of white rice and smother it with cajun café’s étouffée sauce. a cajun café on the bayou original and one of our most popular dishes, named after rebecca's beloved grandfather. add $4 to turn it into a crawfish lagniappe, a baton rouge speciality of crawfish etoufee over fried catfish

two or three sets depending on the size. dipped in craft ale then lightly dusted with our own seasoned-flour blend just before deep-frying

US$ 15.00

One Slice ServingUS$ 12.00

Smoked Stuffed Pork

we stuff pork loin with cajun sausage then smoke it on-site. try it with our spicy bbq sauce or in our traditional buttery, pork sauce

US$ 12.00

Creole Roasted Pulled Pork

slow-cooked and marinated in creole garlic sauce and butter

US$ 11.00

One Slice ServingUS$ 9.00

Cajun Cafe's Meatloaf Or Deep-fried Meatloaf

traditional meatloaf with a hint of cajun spices. try it deep-fried for a delicious, crispy crust

US$ 16.00

One Crab Cake ServingUS$ 13.00

Crab Cakes À La Cajun Cafe

two of our made-from-scratch blue lump & claw-meat crab cakes, sautéed in butter and served with our rémoulade sauce. cajun spices and the time and care we take in sautéing them set ours apart from the rest

Sandwiches & Lighter Fare

our sandwiches are served with a side of french fries, fried okra or baby greens salad, unless otherwise noted. add cheese to any sandwich for $1.00 add $2.00 to substitute a cup of red beans & rice, creole gumbo, jambalaya or dirty rice as a side

US$ 13.00

Gator Burger

now this is a burger! and yes it really is alligator and it’s delicious! alligator meat is very lean and has a texture similar to pork. a small amount of pork fat is added to help bind the burger. grilled, blackened or bbq ’d and dressed with lettuce, tomato and french-fried onions on a fresh café croissant kaiser roll

US$ 13.00

Crab Wrap

a warmed tortilla fully-loaded with the same medium-spicy mixture we use in our crab cakes, plus shredded cheddar and chopped onions. served with our remoulade dressing

we hate to brag, but people tell us this is the best they’ve ever had! our secret ingredient? real french bread from our local french bakery, café croissant. once baked, the pudding is soaked in our own whiskey-butter sauce, then topped with french vanilla cream just before serving. rich and big enough to share

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